October Education Grants: Research, Soil Health, and Safety

October brings a strong month for education nonprofits, with opportunities spanning agricultural education, humanities programming, rigorous education research, and community safety. Whether you're building soil health curricula, training the next generation of education researchers, or strengthening humanities engagement in your region, these funders are actively looking for partners. Take a look at what's coming up over the next few weeks.

Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund: Grant for Farmers, Students, and Agricultural Organizations

The Nebraska Community Foundation's Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund supports projects that teach and practice regenerative agriculture, including no-till farming, cover crops, and water conservation. If you work with FFA chapters, 4-H groups, or agricultural organizations in Nebraska and surrounding states, this fund backs both on-farm innovation and youth-led research. The deadline is October 1, and grants reach $2,500. Apply here

Alabama Humanities Alliance: Grant for Nonprofits and Public Institutions Supporting Humanities Programs

Alabama Humanities Alliance's Major Grants fund public humanities projects that bring people together around lecture series, exhibitions, oral history, festivals, documentary films, and podcasts. The fund prioritizes active public participation and direct involvement of humanities scholars. Grants reach $15,000, but they require a 1:1 cost share match. Deadline is October 1. Apply here

Institute of Education Sciences: Grant for Education Research Training Programs

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences funds research training programs in education sciences, including early career development and methods training. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public and private agencies, state education agencies, and institutions of higher education with demonstrated research capacity. Grants reach $800,000. Deadline is October 1. Apply here

Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Research: Grant for Early Career Education Researchers and Research Training Programs

This NCER program supports two tracks: the Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for early-career investigators at academic or non-academic research institutions, and Methods Training for Education Research to help current researchers sharpen their skills. Both aim to build the education research workforce. Grants reach $700,000. Deadline is October 1. Apply here

Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Research: Grant for Education Research Methodology Development

National Center for Education Research supports development of new statistical and research methodology products for education researchers, including methods, toolkits, software, and curated data resources. Projects must include end-user testing and broad dissemination. Two topics are available: Core Grants for new methods and Toolkit Grants for compiling existing research. Grants reach $900,000. Deadline is October 1. Apply here

Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission: Grant for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education Programs

Kentucky's Bicycle and Bikeway Commission funds safety education programs that inform and educate citizens about bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and the benefits of non-motorized transportation. Support covers curriculum development, training aids, public awareness campaigns, and safety training classes. Deadline is October 1. Apply here

If any of these funders align with the relationships you're building this quarter, we'd love to hear from you. Reply and let us know which funder or cause area you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on.

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